Found this thread through a GN article on the menopause. I've been having symptoms for 22 years and the doctor just said there's nothing I can do. Stupidly, I believed him...
Been vegan 30 years and as, at the time, HRT meant Premarin (pregnant mare's urine) I didn't even give it a thought - after all, it's a natural condition, I was prepared to wait it out. I've recently been asking friends if I was 'always like this' as I can't remember. VERY low self esteem, low mood, irritability, mood swings, hot flushes & night sweats (a recent innovation, am now sleeping on a towel). Luckily, I live alone!
Thanks for this - am now going to see if I can find a menopause - I would say specialist, but more an interested - doctor and/or clinic. And will try some of the (vegan) suggestions here that I haven't already. I already consume a ton of soya - my milk of choice.
And good luck Jenpax.